Progressive Announces Record Date for Annual Meeting

February 04, 2013 11:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of The Progressive Corporation on February 2,
2013 fixed the close of business on March 18, 2013 as the record date
for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote
at, the Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on May 16,
2013.

About Progressive

The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies makes it easy to
understand, buy, and use auto insurance. Progressive offers choices so
consumers can reach it whenever, wherever, and however it’s most
convenient—online at http://www.progressive.com,
by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, on a mobile device or in-person with a
local agent.

Progressive offers insurance for personal and commercial autos and
trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes. It’s the
fourth largest auto insurer in the country, the largest seller of
motorcycle insurance, and a leader in commercial auto insurance.
Progressive also offers car insurance online in Australia at http://www.progressiveonline.com.au.

Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering
shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like
Name Your Price®, the Snapshot Discount®, and a
concierge level of claims service.

The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village,
Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at (NYSE:PGR).